Artist Series - Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts!
Announcing the 2023 – 2024 Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts! Artist Series season!
All Artist Series performances are held in Tama Hall, Hawse Auditorium.
Not Fade Away: Rock & Roll Reignited! A Throwback to Buddy Holly and the Legends of Rock & Roll — SOLD OUT
This is rock 'n' roll like you've never heard (or seen) before! This young group has been taking the country by storm with their amped-up renditions of classic hit songs from legends like Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, The Beatles, Ritchie Valens, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more. These guys will have you singing and dancing along, at any age, shaking things up, causing a riot, and leaving you completely blown away. This is not your typical tribute band... This is Rock 'n' Roll Reignited! See a preview of Not Fade Away!
Friday, October 20, 2023 // 7:00pm
Tickets:
- 18+: $17
- Under 18: $12
- Hawkeye students: FREE with Hawkeye student ID
Country Roads: A Tribute to John Denver — SOLD OUT
Headlined by Dennis Curley, Country Roads is a tribute show to one of America's best-loved performers and draws deeply on Curley's own love of John Denver's music. Backed by a fantastic six-piece band, Curley's renditions of the music of John Denver is sure to bring a smile to audiences of all ages. Some of the featured tunes include "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Rocky Mountain High," "Leaving on a Jet Plane," and "Thank God I’m a Country Boy." Frontman Dennis Curley intersperses the songs with personal recollections of growing up with John Denver's music, as well as stories from friends and family that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone. And in a truly unique twist, he invites audience members to share their personal stories as well. See a preview of Country Roads: A Tribute to John Denver!
Thursday, November 16, 2023 // 7:00pm
Tickets:
- 18+: $17
- Under 18: $12
- Hawkeye students: FREE with Hawkeye student ID
The Elders — SOLD OUT
The Elders remain one of the top Celtic-rock bands in the US after 24 years because of their timeless sound. Their fans feel connected to the band because of their passion, great melodies, unique harmonies, unparalleled musicianship and strong song-writing.
Their 9th studio album was conceived after the band retired and the country experienced a lockdown. During that time the band continued to meet, write, and sing, but never intended to record. That is, until guitarist Steve Phillips asked them to release an album in his honor. Before Phillips passed in 2020, he recorded all of his vocals and musical parts. “Well Alright Then”, delivers the unique story-telling the band is known for… stories of love, loyalty and Irish feistiness. See a preview of the Elders!
Thursday, March 7, 2024 // 7:00pm
Tickets:
- 18+: $17
- Under 18: $12
- Hawkeye students: FREE with Hawkeye student ID
Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute — SOLD OUT
Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute is a show that focuses on performing songs by America’s Band, The Beach Boys, to sheer perfection. Members of Sail On have performed with musicians from Brian Wilson’s band, The Zombies, Earth Wind and Fire, Cheap Trick, Mark Lindsay, and have also produced recordings for Micky Dolenz. The group’s young look and authentic sound can only be compared to the original Beach Boys during the prime of their career, creating a wide touring show unlike anything else. See a preview of Sail On!
Thursday, May 16, 2024 // 7:00pm
Tickets:
- 18+: $17
- Under 18: $12
- Hawkeye students: FREE with Hawkeye student ID
Ticket Orders
Ticket Orders for Donors
Orders that include donations at the $100 Priority, $250 Advocate, or $500 Supporter levels will be processed during the first week of ticket sales and guaranteed the ability to purchase two tickets per performance. No sold out shows for you! Donations must be received with ticket order form.
Priority, Advocate, and Supporter Donor ticket orders will start being processed on August 21, 2023.
Evening Season Ticket Package
An Evening Season Ticket Package includes one ticket for all four evening Artist Series performances: Not Fade Away, Country Roads, The Elders, and Sail On.
The first 100 season ticket orders mailed in will also receive a complimentary ticket to Hawkeye’s Winter String Ensemble and Spring Student Musical Production.
An Evening Season Ticket Package does not guarantee a ticket for all four performances. In the event of a sold-out show you will be charged $16 ($11 under 18) per available ticket and refunded the difference.
Evening Season Ticket Package orders will start being processed August 28, 2023.
Individual Ticket Sales
Individual show tickets will start being processed September 5, 2023.
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Artists Series Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
- Woolverton Printing Company
Diamond Sponsor
Funding for this series is an annual undertaking. The goal is to establish an endowment that provides a permanent funding source. For more information on how you can support the arts, contact the Hawkeye Community College Foundation.